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Evangelism

December 9th, 2011

Matthew 5:13-16 - We must be salt and light
John 4:34 -The harvest is great. Believe it!

True disciples are consumed with making more disciples. - Acts 4:14, 4:20 4:33, 5:14, 5:21, 5:29, 5:41-42, 6:1, 6:7

Sources of Boldness:

  • 2 Timothy 1:7 - The Holy Spirit
  • 2 Corinthians 3:12 - Hope
  • Romans 1:16, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 - Conviction
Acts 4:29-31 – Pray for it

Hindrances to boldness:
  • Pride – being afraid of what others think
  • Small convictions – not seeing people as lost
  • Selfishness – not caring about the lost
  • Faithlessness – doubting that the harvest is great

Evangelism Tact

Principles
  • 1 Peter 3:15-16 - Be prepared
  • Matthew 7:6 - Be discerning
  • Proverbs 15:1 - Not harsh
  • Proverbs 17:27, 29:20 - Not hasty

Practicals
  • Don’t argue doctrine
  • Share about how Christ has changed your life
  • Solicit responses and LISTEN